Driver

Minibus driver volunteers will need to have a driving licence which has category D1 which entitles them to drive vehicles with between 9 and 16 passenger seats. You must have a full UK driving licence and car insurance covering you to undertake the role.

If you do not have these skills, then please do contact us to talk about other opportunities.

Volunteers who drive minibuses are required to have an up-to-date MiDAS certificate, and the cost of this assessment is paid for by the organisation. As a Volunteer Driver you will provide reliable, safe transportation and help people to access services and activities within in the community.

Key activities may include:

• Transporting individuals to and from appointments and activities in a timely and safe manner
• Ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers during transportation
• Maintaining a clean and well-maintained vehicle for transportation purposes
• Communicating effectively with the people we support and employees
• Following all traffic laws and regulations whilst driving and assisting passengers
• Supporting individuals with embarking and disembarking from the vehicle as needed
• Reporting any issues or concerns to appropriate employees promptly
• Maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of individuals.

How often we would like your support: We hope you will volunteer 3 - 6 hours a week, but all our roles are flexible to suit you.

What we hope you will bring to the role:

• A friendly and supportive approach
• Reliability and trustworthiness
• Effective communication skills
• Be able to read a map/sat nav and plan a route
• An understanding of the importance of working within guidelines and always report anything of concern to a supervisor.